Method and system for generating an alert based on car seat use detection
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- detecting physical presence of an object within a car seat;
determining that a proximity threshold between a mobile device and the car seat is satisfied based on the detected physical presence of the object, range information associated with the mobile device, or a combination thereof;
generating a notification message, in response to the detected physical presence of the object, to indicate the presence of the object in the car seat based on the determination; and
initiating transmission of the notification message to another mobile device based on the mobile device being outside of a predetermined proximity.
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Abstract
An approach for providing notifications to caregivers based on the detected presence of a child in a car seat is described. Physical presence of an object within a car seat is detected. A determination is made that a proximity threshold between a mobile device and the car seat is satisfied based on the presence information, range information associated with the mobile device, or a combination thereof. A notification message is generated in response to the detected physical presence of the object to indicate the presence of the object in the car seat based on the determination. Initiation of the transmission of the notification message to a mobile device within a predetermined proximity of the car seat is performed.
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22 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting physical presence of an object within a car seat; determining that a proximity threshold between a mobile device and the car seat is satisfied based on the detected physical presence of the object, range information associated with the mobile device, or a combination thereof; generating a notification message, in response to the detected physical presence of the object, to indicate the presence of the object in the car seat based on the determination; and initiating transmission of the notification message to another mobile device based on the mobile device being outside of a predetermined proximity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus comprising:
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at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code for one or more programs, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following, detect physical presence of an object within a car seat via a sensor affixed to the car seat; determine that a proximity threshold between a mobile device and the car seat is exceeded based on the detected presence of the object, range information associated with the mobile device, or a combination thereof; generate a notification message, in response to the detected physical presence of the object, to indicate the presence of the object in the car seat based on the determination; and initiate transmission of the notification message to another mobile device based on the mobile device being outside of a predetermined proximity. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method comprising:
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receiving an alert signal over a communication network from a notification module configured to generate the notification message in response to detection of a physical presence of an object within a car seat; determining a proximity threshold between a mobile device and the car seat is satisfied based on presence information associated with the object, range information associated with the mobile device, or a combination thereof device; generating a notification message based on the received alert signal, in response to the determination, for transmission of the notification message to the mobile device; and initiating transmission of the notification message to the mobile device within a predetermined proximity of the car seat; and initiating transmission of the notification message to another mobile device based on failure of the mobile device to respond to the notification message. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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